Which part in the constitution was added with the provision related to the decentralized administration at the grass-root level.?

Option 4 : Part IX

The correct answer is option 4, i.e Part IX.

• Part IX, Panchayati Raj:
  • Part IX of our constitution deals with local government, Panchayati Raj institution in the country.
  • The part is added via a 73^rd Amendment act of 1993.
  • The part has an article from 243- 243O in the constitution.
  • The article in this part deals with the provision and functioning of local government.
•  Part III, Fundamental Rights:
  • The concept of a fundamental right is taken from the American constitution.
  • There are 6 fundamental rights in our constitution.
  • These are justiciable in nature, so one can approach the supreme court in case of violation of their fundamental rights directly.
• Part IV, Directive Principle of State Policy (DPSP):
  • The DPSP is taken from the Irish Constitution.
  • The DPSP is very essential for the social, economical and political development of the country.
  • There are 15 DPSP in our constitution, i.e from articles 36 to 51.
  • The DPSP are non-justiciable in nature.
  • The Directive Principle of State Policy under Article 40, gives details about the formation of Village Panchayat as a unit of self-government.
• Part IV A, Fundamental Duties:
  • The fundamental duties are taken from the Japanese constitution.
  • These are recommended after the Sardar Swaran Singh Committee.
  • There are 11 duties provided in the constitution, which citizens must follow as being responsible for the country.